Forde Hall Lane, Tanworth-In-Arden, Solihull, B94 5AX

The property is approached via wrought iron gates hung onto pillars, down a short tree lined driveway up to the tarmac turning circle in front of the canopy porch entrance.

The property sits on a slightly elevated ground with a sun terrace to rear, a croquet lawn beyond, ornamental pool and three rail stop fence giving an open view to the countryside beyond. This property was built towards the end of the Arts & Craft era in 1912 by a stylish local the Architect.

Overview

The property is approached via wrought iron gates hung onto pillars, down a short tree lined driveway up to the tarmac turning circle in front of the canopy porch entrance.

The property sits on a slightly elevated ground with a sun terrace to rear, a croquet lawn beyond, ornamental pool and three rail stop fence giving an open view to the countryside beyond. This property was built towards the end of the Arts & Craft era in 1912 by a stylish local the Architect.

With wood block flooring and panelled walls up to delft plate shelf height. Easy going staircase to first floor, door through to:-

Rear Hallway (Former Servants Quarters)

Leads to back door and door off to:-

Cloakroom

2.42 x 2.26 (7'11" x 7'4" )

Two wall light points, part glazed doors to cloaks hanging cupboard and dressing table unit to side. Door to under stairs storage cupboard and doorway through to:-

WC

With low flush suite and cantilever hand wash basin

Drawing Room

9.08 x 4.26 (29'9" x 13'11")

With deep bay window giving a lovely aspect over the lawned gardens and fields to the East. Leaded light casement door onto the paved sun terrace and down to the croquet lawn beyond. Feature Adam style fireplace, two wall light points, two central ceiling light points.

Dining Room

7.29 x 4.61 excluding deep bay window (23'11" x 15

With central leaded light glazed door onto the sun terrace and down to the croquet lawn beyond. Four wall light points and central ceiling light. Feature fireplace with high mantle shelf and Herringbone brickette lining to the back.

With a small area of tiled flooring to match the kitchen, the remaining flooring in wood block herringbone pattern. Three wall light points. Secondary glazing to the leaded light glazed windows and secondary glazing in sliding form to the two wide sliding casement fully glazed doors opening onto the terrace and down to the croquet lawn beyond.

Utility/Laundry Room

3.9 x 4.4 (12'9" x 14'5")

With modern tiled floor, wood panelling to all walls. Two bold style ceiling lights. A pair of fold back doors to the housemaids cupboard where there is an Eco 'water softener'. Opening into:-

Back Hallway

2.47 x 1.2 (8'1" x 3'11")

Matching flooring as utility room. Arched top. Back doorway to side path and gardens. Door into:-

Boiler Room

1.8 x 2.28 (5'10" x 7'5")

With tiled floor housing the Grant oil fired and central heating hot water boiler with Potterton time clock and programmer, three phase power terminus with meter over and control switches to opposite wall. Hot water cylinder fitted with immersion heater.

With secondary glazing to the leaded light window giving a view to the South. Built in wardrobes and matching bed head with chest of drawer units to either side and wash basin set in L shaped vanity unit.

Linen Room

4.25 x 2.14 (13'11" x 7'0")

To one wall an extensive run of built in wardrobes with sliding doors to storage space. Further separate shelves to full height wardrobe. Ceiling light.

Bedroom 3 (Rear)

4.4 x 3.32 (14'5" x 10'10")

Oak wardrobes with matching unit for single bed position headboard and matching dressing table/desk unit with drawers to right hand side. Cupboards under the wash hand basin with mixer tap. Three wall light points. Secondary glazed leaded light windows giving views to the front.

Bedroom 4

3.43 x 3.35 min (11'3" x 10'11" min)

With secondary glazed windows giving aspect to the front. Three doors to built in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving and built in bed unit for single bed with headboard and covers and shelving to either side.

Family Bathroom

3.32 x 3.17 (10'10" x 10'4")

With white tiling to all walls to half height and fitted with bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, ornate cantilever wash basin and mixer tap. Matching low level WC and bidet. Corner shower with slide around glazed doors. Three wall light points.

With leaded light window giving an aspect to the East over to grounds. Mantle around former fireplace. Door into lined eaves storage cupboard with electric light.

Bedroom 7

3.77 x 4.3 (12'4" x 14'1")

With leaded light window giving aspect to the West and door into eaves cupboard housing the three water head tanks with filter and purifier.

Gardens and Grounds

The gardens and grounds extend to 7.25 Acres and are chiefly to lawn and grass. There is a Yorkstone paved terrace across the whole of the rear of the property. There are steps down to the former croquet lawn and further steps down to the lower lawn with ornamental pond. On the West side of the property there is a pathway that leads through to the substantial brick and tiled outbuilding that accommodates two garages and comprises:-

Garage 1

5.9 x 4.74 (19'4" x 15'6")

This garage has its independant vehicular access, back and driveway up to the Public Highway.

Garage 2

4.77 x 4.3 (15'7" x 14'1" )

This garage has its independant vehicular access, back and driveway up to the Public Highway. With personal door into:-

Barn

8.3 x 5.8 (27'2" x 19'0")

With concrete floor and open tread stairway upto mezzanine floor area. This building has been re-roofed in relatively recent times and there is felt under the tiles

Garage 3

4.87 x 2.7 (15'11" x 8'10" )

With concrete floor and twin pitched asbestos roof

Entrance Store

3.6 x 2.3 (11'9" x 7'6")

Former Stables

4.7 x 3.6 (15'5" x 11'9" )

With concrete floor, windows to two elevations overlooking the neighbours and doorway to:-

Rear Store

2.7 x 2.3 (8'10" x 7'6")

Separate Timber Garage

5 x 2.6 (16'4" x 8'6" )

On a concrete base

Other InformationServices

Mains and electricity are connected to the property. Water is from the well supply lying to the West of the property which pumps water into the tanks in the attic. Drainage is to a septic tank located within the neighbouring property. There are substantial oil storage tanks for the boiler and a large propane gas tank for the Aga.

Fixtures & Fittings

All those items mentioned in these particulars will be included in the sale, others, if any, are specifically excluded.

Tenure

The property is freehold. Vacant possession will be given upon completion of the sale.

Council Tax

Stratford on Avon District Council:- Band H.

Route to the Property

From the centre of Tanworth-in-Arden, proceed in a Westerly direction. After passing the Ivy Stores turn immediately left into Bates Lane, proceed for approximately half a mile and at the crossroads turn left into Forde Hall Lane and after 300 yards turn right and this Lane will take you up to the main entrance gate to 'The Grange.'

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Please note that all the above information has been provided by the vendor in good faith, but will need verification by the purchaser’s solicitor. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans are not drawn to scale and are provided as an indicative guide to help illustrate the general layout of the property only. The mention of any appliances and/or services in this description does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order and prospective purchasers should make their own investigations before finalising any agreement to purchase. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings or other items shown in photographs (which may have been taken with a wide angle lens) are included in the sale. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that the necessary planning, building regulations, listed buildings or other consents have been obtained. We endeavour to make our details accurate and reliable, but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not give any warranty in relation to the property and we have no authority to do so on their behalf.

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